Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 40 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 132 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 24 | 35 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Jazz 132-114. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.